Shamir Benji

The proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have been around for more than two decades. The drugs are very effective for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease, GERD and gastritis. Millions of people ...

Divorce is common in our society. Most people who divorce say they are glad to get out of an unhappy or abusive marriage. However, for some newly-divorced middle-aged women, more problems lay ...

It is a fact that that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are more common in the younger population. Most middle-aged and elderly people never concern themselves about these unpleasant ...

For people who have type 2 diabetes, there is some good news. The U.S. FDA has just approved the drug Bydureon for the control of blood sugar. Bydureon can only be administered by injection ...

Even though most people do not admit to it, there is a tendency by many individuals to fudge their height and weight when asked in application forms and surveys. Whenever questionnaires are filled ...

High blood pressure is a common ailment in society. This silent disorder if not treated can lead to devastating complications. Changing one's lifestyle and losing weight is the first choice in ...

The postulated medical benefits of vitamin D continue unabated. Every week, there is a new study which shows that vitamin D can cure an illness. For some time researchers have been postulating ...

Having diabetes is not good news. The disorder, even when it is well-controlled, leads to a number of lifelong complications. Most type 2 diabetics take either insulin or drugs to lower their ...

Women who live in Europe, South and Central America continue to get confusing messages from their respective governments about their breast implants. The implants made by Poly Implant Prosthesis ...

Ever since it was reported that red wine may help delay heart disease, more promising effects of this beverage are reported on a weekly basis. One should be aware that the beneficial effects of ...

All over cyberspace, plastic surgeons have created web pages to offer their types of services. Many also offer elegant Before and After pictures. Now, some surgeons have also resorted to ...

Many patients with depression continue to complain that the antidepressants they have been prescribed do not work. These individuals often go through many antidepressants, spending thousands of ...

For many women, sex is not pleasurable. This problem is even more significant after menopause. There are countless remedies being sold in retail and health food stores to help women restore their ...

Depression is a very difficult disorder to treat. Even though many drugs are available, most only work for a few years and then stop working. Consumers often go through a process of trial and ...

There are hundreds of diet plans that are being marketed to help people lose weight and maintain good health. Unfortunately most of these diets are either not nutritionally adequate nor can they ...

Depression affects millions of people. The disorder can create havoc in the individual and everyone around them. While there are effective drug treatments, many have undesirable side effects. In ...

Millions of people consume mega-doses of fish oil everyday. There is a very strong belief among the public that this food supplement is the “Holy Grail.” The exact number of people who buy fish ...

Despite the constant complaints and negative reports about psychiatric medications, current data indicate that at least 20 percent of Americans are on these drugs. Doctors have very little ...

There are millions of people who have trouble with a good night's rest. Some people have trouble falling asleep and yet others wake up early in the morning. Now there is a new formula of the ...

No one argues that weight loss is an ordeal and requires a lot of motivation. There are hundreds of treatments for weight loss and the majority are just passing fads. While surgery does work, it ...

Millions of people consume a wide variety of soft drink beverages on a regular basis. In the last three decades, hundreds of varieties of soft drinks have been developed -- some are low-sugar, ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a frightening disorder with no identifiable cause. Many hypotheses that claimed to explain why the progressive neurological disorder develops have come and gone over ...

Everyone agrees that drinking large amounts of alcohol is not good for health. Now there is a research study showing that even low amounts of alcohol can increase the risk of breast cancer. The ...

There are many people who are constantly tired, feel depressed and complain of lack of energy. These same individuals have often been seen by their physicians and told that nothing is wrong. Thus, ...

Women who are diagnosed with breast cancer generally have two options for treatment. If the cancer is detected early, surgery can be curative but if it has spread to the lymph nodes then the ...

Weight loss is a difficult task. While some people make the effort by cutting down on their eating and changing their lifestyles, many others appear to be relying on magic pills or nutrients. ...

Almost every week, omega-3 fatty acids are being ascribed new health benefits. This week there is research which claims that these fatty acids can significantly reduce signs and symptoms of ...

In the last three decades, many alternative health care experts have been pushing consumers to have a positive attitude when it comes to losing weight. There are some people who believe that mind ...

Millions of people regularly consume omega-3 fatty acids because of the postulated health benefits. These fatty acids are found almost exclusively in fish and have been widely promoted to prevent ...

For the past several years, there has been a lot of news about red wine and how it is beneficial for the heart. And just as with green tea, many other health benefits are now being ascribed to red ...

Millions of people would like to discontinue smoking but this addiction is hard to beat. All the currently available drugs in North America have abysmal rates in helping people quit smoking. ...

In the last decade there have been constant reports suggesting that red wine may have protective effects on the heart. With this research there has been an explosion in the sale of red wine in ...

Alzheimer’s dementia (AD) is a progressive disorder with no identifiable cause or effective treatment. All the drug treatments available today appear to have major side effects and the cognitive ...

Millions of people take probiotics to treat and prevent a number of medical disorders. Probiotics have been claimed to treat a wide variety of medical ailments. However, for most of the medical ...

There is no argument that exercise is good for the heart. For years now, doctors have made it a habit of recommending exercise for weight loss, control of diabetes and improvements in heart ...

Hypertension is chronic illness requiring life-long medical therapy. The majority of people who have hypertension measure the blood pressure during the daytime. Of course, these people have no ...

Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide) is a widely-used drug for treating depression. It is classified as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor and is also prescribed off-label as a treatment for anxiety and ...

Prior to menopause, women generally have a very low risk of heart disease. This protective effect has been felt to be due to the varied beneficial effects of the sex hormone, estrogen. After ...

Diabetics tend to develop not only severe coronary disease but the disorder is often premature in onset. Despite adequate control of blood sugars, a significant number of diabetics develop ...

Acne affects millions of people and for most people, this skin disorder can be agonizing to deal with. The disorder is surrounded by myths of gigantic proportions. While the cause of acne is well ...

The development of the MRI has been a great boost for medicine. This relatively new imaging technique has helped doctors diagnose many medical disorders much earlier. However, because the devices ...

Chantix (varenicline) is heavily marketed as an aid to quit smoking, but the product does have disturbing side effects. Now, the FDA has updated the label on Chantix, which includes information ...